SHINZEN FRIENDSHIP GARDEN

Events happening at Shinzen Garden!

ikebana show may 18 at shinzen garden

This Ikebana show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by members of the Fowler Ikebana Club. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a cultural practice also known as kadō 華道, or the ‘way of flowers.’ 

strides for wellness at shinzen garden

Join us for an enriching and rejuvenating afternoon at Strides for Wellness inside Shinzen Garden, presented by the California Health Sciences University Class of 2024. Here you can embrace holistic well-being through a series of mindful activities designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

Garden Hours:

OPEN: Wed – Sun: 10am – 7pm
CLOSED: Mon – Tue

Garden Admission*

Under 4yrs: Free

4-14yrs: $1/ea.

15yrs-Adult: $5/ea.

Seniors 62+: $1/ea.

Students: $1/ea.

Family: $7 (2-5 people)

*Woodward Park entry/car/parking: $5; $3 for Seniors; $7 during National Holidays. Credit Cards are accepted.

Please note that Woodward Park has implemented a new parking fee payment system. Parking KIOSKs are located throughout the Woodward Park and Shinzen Garden parking lot.

Learn more HERE

Clark Bonsai Hours

Open Wed-Fri, 10am-1pm & weekends/holidays, 10am-4pm*.

*The bonsai collection is accessible when a docent is present. Please check the exhibit hours at the Shinzen Garden’s main entry gatehouse. Closed during rain, unhealthy air quality, temperatures over 95 degrees, and when docents are unavailable.

pruning 101:japanese black pines

In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Steve DaSilva will provide instruction and training on how to properly prune a Japanese Black Pine. Our expert will show you all the whys and how’s about candling and needling to maintain aesthetics and keep your pines a manageable size.

music in the garden ike tecson trio

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a musical journey with the Ike Tecson Trio!

A neo-soul and Jazz aficionado, Ike Tecson spent the early part of his post-graduate years at the University of Hawaii touring Japan and performing at popular music venues such as the Sapporo Jazz Festival, Birdland, and the Yokohama Music Festival. He’s opened for Bon Jovi and the Black Eyed Peas while backing up rock guitarist Mike Corrado.

origami workshop at shinzen garden

Fold-Tastic Fun!

This workshop will guide participants ages 10+ on how to fold unique origami designs. Participants will enjoy live demos, learn origami basics and folding techniques to craft contemporary origami designs.

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OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Kimiko Schock 2024 educational programs Sponsor at Shinzen Garden
bertha and john garabedian charitable foundation